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What Every Aesthetic Dermatologist Should Know About Neck Anatomy
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Robyn Siperstein, an expert cosmetic dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Knowing neck anatomy is vital not just for improved outcomes, but also for safety. Watch as Dr. Siperstein shares what you should know about neck anatomy and how that should influence your treatment …

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Patient Buzz: Using Lasers for Acne Scars | The Expert Weighs In
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by Allison Sit on
Cosmopolitan recently posted an article, "Lasers for Acne Scars: How They Work and the Best Treatments to Try Right Now.” What can lasers do now for acne scars, and what developments are on the horizon? For expert advice, I reached out to Dallas dermatologist DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, who will be part of a panel discussion on lasers and energy-based devices to treat acne scars at the ODAC D …

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Acne Vulgaris: Nuances in the Approach to Treatment in Patients with Darker Skin Tones
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by Blair Allais, MD on
At the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, Dr. Alexis highlighted key considerations when treating acne in patients with darker skin phototypes in addition to current and emerging strategies to improve treatment outcomes. When treating acne patients with skin of color, it is important to consider the concomitant issue of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). This PIH may be the d …

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Lasers as First-Line Therapy for Scars
Lasers for scars
by Sang Kim, MD on
Some of the most rewarding patients to help in dermatology are those who struggle with keloids and scars. The field remains an area of active research, and we are continually learning about the pathogenesis and optimal treatment modalities of scars. On Day 1 of the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, we were fortunate to hear from Dr. Jill Waibel MD, a world-recognized leader and innovat …

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JDD Issue Highlights | November 2021 | Special Focus: Lasers, Lights Sources, and Devices
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With a special focus on lasers, light sources, and devices, the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding line up of editorials and original articles on topics ranging from deoxycholic acid (ATX-101) for fat reduction,  treating molluscum contagiosum, skincare for neonates and infants, laser in the treatment of granulomas on the nose, and everything in between …

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